CNET Editors' review
Popular security software developer Comodo has developed a Chrome remix said to have higher security features than its predecessors. Comodo Dragon is an aesthetically minimalist browser that is attractive, responsive, and secure.
Apart from the red hue, the Chromium-based browser's interface is identical to that of market contender Google Chrome. From the detachable tabs at the top of the screen to the bookmark-syncing option, it is impossible to instantly recognize where the "remix" takes place. The Help tab even redirects you to Google Chrome's Help page and the Extensions tab redirects you to Google as well. It also keeps Chrome's incognito mode option, where all browsing information and cookies are deleted following the user's Web session. Upon poking around the Options menu, there are a couple of visible differences: there are no location settings and Dragon does not present an option to send "usage statistics and crash reports to Google."
A browser developed by a company that is best known for its firewall software can leave people feeling more secure about their Internet usage. Comodo Dragon will pull up a bright-yellow caution message warning people that sending information may be unsafe when they are entering a Web site with an unstable security certificate. One such message pops up even when logging into large sites like Facebook. Also, Dragon does not send browsing information to a remote server.
Based on simple timer tests run on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3, the average cold start-up time was 4.53 seconds, warm start-up was 0.92s, and navigation time from nytimes.com to facebook.com was 0.87s. Comodo Dragon proves to have slightly faster page-loading speed than Google Chrome 5.0.375.70, which had results of 5.71s, 1.27s, and 1.23s, respectively. However, in Sunspider JavaScript benchmark testing, Comodo Dragon received an average score of 929.6 milliseconds, whereas Google got 734ms. Based on these results, Google may have faster JavaScript performance than Comodo.
Dragon is not only fast, but like Google Chrome, it is not strewn with numerous icons, leaving more room for Web viewing. For those who are extra cautious about their online security, or for those who are worried about Google's data-mining, this fast browser is a great choice.
Publisher's Description
From Comodo:
Comodo Dragon is a versatile technology Browser that offers you all the possible features plus the security and privacy. Start-up times, rapid graphics rendering and improved page load speed, the latest version of Dragon is full of major performance improvements you'll notice instantly. Dragon provides uninterrupted browsing when there is a crash in the plugins, just refresh the page. Dragon's window is streamlined, clean and simple. Its combined search and address bar makes it easy to search and navigate the web, all from one box.
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4.3 starsout of 117 votes
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4.8 starsout of 8 votes
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"Wonderful browser!"
Version: Comodo Dragon 17.1
Pros
Fast, minimalistic, and does not have privacy concern. Everything seems good as far as experience so far
Cons
I did further research, people say this browser is actually not as safe as chrome? I need to learn more. A little slower than chrome, but only by miliseconds. Not as popular as the big ones like firefox or internet explorer.
Summary
I loved chrome. It is a good browser even with that privacy thing it carries. It was good that I found a browser that is fast and privacy conscious. Most google chrome extensions work on Comodo. This is an awesome browser so far!
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"downloaded ,not installed."
Version: Comodo Dragon 17.1
Pros
testing....
Cons
resource consumption....xp-pro
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"Better than Chrome"
Version: Comodo Dragon 17.1
Pros
It's SAFE (Simple to use, Advanced, Fast and Efficient)
Cons
I haven't found anything that I don't like about it yet.
Summary
It's the best.
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"The best bar none"
Version: Comodo Dragon 17.1
Pros
The fastest and the safest
Cons
None that i've found so far
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"It works better than any I`ve tried ."
Version: Comodo Dragon 17.1
Pros
I`ve had no trouble with it it works fine.
Cons
none that i know of.
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"Best of Chromium"
Version: Comodo Dragon 17.1
Pros
I find myself using Comodo Dragon more. It's my default browser now. performs better then Google Chrome which crashes on YouTube often. Comodo has never crashed yet.
It is using fully up to date Chromium, not an older version as some people said.
Works with all the Chrome extensions and more secure then Google Chrome. does not track you nor collect any dataCons
nothing found so far.
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"Made me amazed !"
Version: Comodo Dragon 17.1
Pros
Super fast, that's the first thing i noticed, even faster than google chrome.. that made me feel like more interested of comodo dragon, so kept it and uninstalled google chrome instead... further, according to some readings, comodo provides even better protection against web surfing threats..
Cons
really dont know, in fact, am not quite sure b4 installing it here, and the name sounds interesting :)
Summary
but still it end up.. i made a very great decision ! ! !
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"Chromium (Chrome) based without Google"
Version: Comodo Dragon 17.1
Pros
- Based off Chromium; the same software Google Chrome was created from.
- Compatible with all Chrome extensions and add-ons.
- No Google usage tracking and et cetera
- Security is it's main priority
- Slim and streamlineCons
- Occasional image loading problems
- Occasional flash issues
(Both of the forementioned can be fixed by refreshing the web page)Summary
All-in-all, this is a fantastic web browser. You have the availability to scan web pages and even route your web traffic through Comodo's DNS servers in order to detect malicious scripts. With Chrome extension compatiiblity, though, that is not even necessary. A simple add-on such as Chrome AdBlock or Adblock Plus provides an even easier solution.
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